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Are we entering a bricks-and-mortar renaissance? Here’s what the data says

Inside Retail

In a rollercoaster year for retail sales, a survey of retailers has indicated an optimistic outlook for store network growth. CBRE said events and the return of international students and tourists as well as a return of office workers would be positive drivers for CBD retail sales in the year ahead. per cent to 13.9

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E-commerce sales fall as cost-of-living pressures hit consumers

Inside Retail

As inflation and rising interest rates start to bite and reduce consumers’ spending capacity and confidence, Australian e-commerce sales declined sharply in July. . In July there was a significant increase in people searching for specific brands and locations compared to the previous month.

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Retail in 2024: Adaptation and Opportunities in an Ever-Changing Environment

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The retail industry is undergoing a transformation in the first half of 2024, addressing challenges that demand agile adaptation to new trends , especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. growth in retail sales , the highest increase recorded in the European Union.

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Amazon Australia maintains pace

Inside Retail

Pattern Australia has released its fourth annual report on consumer considerations and e-commerce. The most recent infrastructure project Amazon is launching in the region is the largest warehouse in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Western Sydney. You can download the full report here.

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Luxury Retailers Eye Smaller Cities

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Once almost solely concentrated in major retail cities, luxury retailers are changing their location strategies due to new patterns of living and working, Frame reports. Austin — the location of this April’s Shop! One example is Austin, Texas, which ranked as the second- fastest-growing U.S. city in 2022.

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Tips from a travel retail expert on tapping into passenger demand

Inside Retail

What does travel retail mean? Travel retail refers to the sale of goods and services to domestic and international travelers in airports, train stations, border shops, cruise terminals, and other locations. The airport locations should be an extension of the city the airport is in,” said Heubel. “I

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

It is essential in retail display design to consider the different geographical locations of your physical store as climate, temperatures, and weather change across the globe. . Some materials may not suit particular locations and hinder the implementation of the campaign in global stores. Example 3: Display Pillars .